Yasmine Jacobs

September 1, 2025

Executive Assistant – Senior Leadership Support SARS

  • Position: Executive Assistant
  • Location: Parys, Gauteng
  • Department: Administration/Executive Support
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Closing Date: 5 September 2025
  • Apply Here: Apply Online

SARS seeks a proactive Executive Assistant to support senior leadership operations. This role requires exceptional organizational skills and discretion in a dynamic government environment.

Job Opportunity

In this full-time role, you will manage executive calendars, prepare and quality-control official correspondence, oversee confidential record-keeping systems, coordinate travel arrangements and event logistics, facilitate inter-departmental communication, and monitor project timelines and deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage executive calendars and coordinate high-level meetings
  • Prepare and quality-control official correspondence/documentation
  • Oversee confidential record-keeping systems
  • Coordinate travel arrangements and event logistics
  • Facilitate inter-departmental communication
  • Monitor project timelines and deliverables

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in Business Administration (NQF 7) + 5–7 years executive office experience
  • OR Senior Certification (NQF 4) + 10 years relevant experience

Essential Competencies

  • Maintain strict confidentiality
  • Advanced organizational abilities
  • Effective under pressure
  • Strategic problem-solving

Technical Proficiencies

  • Advanced office management
  • Policy implementation
  • Stakeholder coordination
  • Process optimization

Operational Requirements

  • Availability for extended hours when required
  • Flexibility in dynamic work environments
  • National travel readiness

How to Apply

Submit applications through the SARS careers portal by 5 September 2025. Only official platform applications will be considered – no third-party submissions accepted.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 5 September 2025.